All the expat doctors and nurses have stopped working in Th. Atoll Hospital and declared themselves on strike.There are 5 doctors, 25 nurses and technical staffs who have stopped working.
Head of Thaa Atoll Hospital, Midhath Nasir, told Minivan News that expat doctors and nurses have complained that their visas have not been renewed accordingly and that they have had difficulties in leaving the country in emergency situations.
Meanwhile local newspaper Haveeru reported that more than 25 expats working at the hospital had met with the atoll council and complained about their issues.
Doctors and nurses told the council that in some cases their vacation days were all but over by the time they reached their home country.
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